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Flights from Sofia to Samarkand
There are no direct flights from Sofia to Samarkand. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Izmir, about 7h 08m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 08m
Sofia to Samarkand at a glance
Fastest journey7h 08mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Izmir
Best ways to fly from Sofia to Samarkand
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SOF Istanbul (IST) SKD
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Samarkand, Centrum Air, Turkish Airlines
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SOF Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) SKD
Leg 1: Arkia, Bluebird Airways, Bulgaria Air · Leg 2: Centrum Air, Qanot Sharq, Uzbekistan Airways
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,630 km2,254 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 08mestimate
- Time difference
- +3hSamarkand vs Sofia
- Currency in Samarkand
- USD
- Airports
- SOF → SKD
Flights from Sofia to Samarkand: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sofia to Samarkand?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Izmir and Dubai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Sofia to Samarkand?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,630 km.
Where do you change planes between Sofia and Samarkand?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Izmir (ADB), Dubai (DXB) and Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sofia and Samarkand?
Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). Samarkand: Samarkand International Airport (SKD).
What is the time difference between Sofia and Samarkand?
Samarkand is 3 hours ahead of Sofia.
